Jan Ravens

Rory Bremner Will Lead James Graham's QUIZ on UK Tour
by Stephi Wild - Jan 20, 2023

Rory Bremner, Britain's top satirical impressionist and renowned comedian, stars as Chris Tarrant in James Graham's thrilling and provocative drama, Quiz. The production explores the real-life story of Charles Ingram, aka the Coughing Major, who conned the world's most popular TV quiz show, Who Wants to Be a Millionaire out of £1,000,000. Or did he?

Eshaan Akbar Adds Extra Date To Debut Live Tour, THE PRETENDER
by Stephi Wild - Dec 6, 2022

Due to demand, comedian Eshaan Akbar is adding an extra date to his first ever solo live tour. Having sold out his first show in Liverpool, Eshaan will return to the Hot Water Comedy Club on 16th April 2023 at 9.30PM.

Watford Palace Theatre Announces Spring 2023 Season
by Stephi Wild - Nov 15, 2022

​​​​​​​Comedy, children's shows and adaptations of classics are the flavour of Spring 2023 at Watford Palace Theatre. Learn more about the full upcoming lineup of shows here!

BEAUTY AND THE BEAST Comes to Watford Palace Theatre Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Nov 7, 2022

The Watford Palace Theatre panto has been bringing Christmas cheer to audiences since 1908 (oh yes it has!), this year reuniting the team behind last year's smash hit Dick Whittington and His Cat.

Eshaan Akbar Announces Debut Live Tour THE PRETENDER
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 19, 2022

Phil McIntyre Live Ltd has announced that comedian Eshaan Akbar's is preparing to embark on his first ever solo live tour with brand new show 'The Pretender' which kicks off in Bristol on the 23rd of February 2023 and concludes at London's Leicester Square Theatre on the 28th April  2023.

Eshaan Akbar Announces Debut Live Tour THE PRETENDER in 2023
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 13, 2022

Comedian Eshaan Akbar’s is preparing to embark on his first ever solo live tour with brand new show ‘The Pretender’ which kicks off in Bristol on the 23rd of February 2023 and concludes at London’s Leicester Square Theatre on the 28th April  2023.

IMAGINE WATFORD 2022 Arts Festival Kicks Off 16 July
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 14, 2022

Watford’s annual open-air performance festival returns on Saturday 16 July where audiences can witness  the high street transformed into a giant marble run adventure, make friends with a tropical island castaway and  his pet lobster, be astounded by a 7-metre-high dance performance, party with Bhangra and Brass music, and  more.

LITTLE WOMEN Comes to Watford Palace Theatre and Pitlochry Festival Theatre This Year
by Stephi Wild - Jun 7, 2022

Pitlochry Festival Theatre and Watford Palace Theatre are set to join forces this summer to stage the première of Anne-Marie Casey's new adaptation of Louise May Alcott's much loved tale Little Women.

Watford Palace Theatre Announce New Chair and Co-Deputy Chairs Of The Board
by Stephi Wild - Feb 2, 2022

John Hunt has been elected Chair of the Board of Trustees, supported by Carol Lingwood and Kenny Rebecca Dada as Deputies.

DICK WHITTINGTON AND HIS CAT Will Be Performed at Watford Palace Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Oct 28, 2021

The most magical pantomime adventure is back! Join Dick Whittington and His Cat as they follow their dreams on an unforgettable journey to London and beyond.

Watford Palace Theatre Brings Back Socially Distanced Performance Options As Part Of Autumn/Winter Season
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 29, 2021

This autumn and winter Watford Palace Theatre are to present a range of shows and events in a range of ways to offer cultural and entertainment opportunities for all audiences. Longer running shows, such as Dick Wittington and His Cat, will offer socially distanced performances during the run, which will see a reduction in auditorium capacity, with seating separated into blocks of up to 6 seats per party.

BWW Review: TALKING HEADS, Watford Palace Theatre
by Gary Naylor - Mar 12, 2020

Jan Ravens and Julia Watson excel in three of Alan Bennett's famous monologues, two of which pack a surprising punch, 30 years on.

Photo Flash: Jan Ravens and Julia Watson in TALKING HEADS at Watford Palace Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 9, 2020

Jan Ravens and Julia Watson are currently starring in Talking Heads at at Watford Palace Theatre. Directed by Watford Palace Theatre's own artistic director Brigid Larmour, Talking Heads is poignant, comic, full of humanity and invites us into the hearts and minds of three peculiarly English ladies - Muriel in her tweed skirt and pearls in Soldiering On, the public-spirited Miss Ruddock in A Lady of Letters, and Susan, the long-suffering Vicar's wife in Bed Among The Lentils.

Theatre Royal Brighton Has Announced April Special Events
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 5, 2020

Celebrating the music of the legendary West Coast Country Rock band, The Illegal Eagles return to Theatre Royal Brighton for another outstanding show promising more of their trademark musical prowess, acute attention to detail and incredible showmanship.

Photo Flash: Go Inside Rehearsals for TALKING HEADS Starring Jan Ravens and Julia Watson
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 3, 2020

Jan Ravens and Julia Watson will star in Talking Heads, three of the much-loved classic monologues from British playwriting royalty, Alan Bennett, directed by Watford Palace Theatre's own artistic director Brigid Larmour. Poignant, comic and full of humanity, Talking Heads invites us into the hearts and minds of three peculiarly English ladies - Muriel in her tweed skirt and pearls in Soldiering On, the public-spirited Miss Ruddock in A Lady of Letters, and Susan, the long-suffering Vicar's wife in Bed Among The Lentils.

Jan Ravens and Julia Watson Bring TALKING HEADS to Watford Palace Next Year
by Stephi Wild - Dec 17, 2019

Jan Ravens and Julia Watson are cast in Talking Heads, three of the much-loved classic monologues from British playwriting royalty, Alan Bennett, directed by Watford Palace Theatre's own artistic director Brigid Larmour. Poignant, comic and full of humanity, Talking Heads invites us into the hearts and minds of three peculiarly English ladies - Muriel in her tweed skirt and pearls in Soldiering On, the public-spirited Miss Ruddock in A Lady of Letters, and Susan, the long-suffering Vicar's wife in Bed Among The Lentils.

Rory Bremner And The Barn Theatre Announce New Partnership With The Launch Of Bremner At The Barn
by Stephi Wild - Nov 15, 2019

Rory Bremner and The Barn Theatre have announced that they are launching a new series of performances under the branding Bremner At The Barn.

Shakespeare Schools Festival Will Celebrate 2019 Gala Dinner and Auction
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 11, 2019

On 14th November, stars of stage and screen will be joining young performers to celebrate 20 years of Shakespeare Schools Festival at a special 2019 Gala Dinner and Auction. The Shakespeare Schools Festival is the flagship project of the charity Shakespeare Schools Foundation (SSF).

Watford Palace Theatre Announces 2019-2020 Season
by Stephi Wild - Sep 25, 2019

Artistic Director Brigid Larmour today announces programming to complete Watford Palace Theatre's season for September 2019 - June 2020, following the world première of Mushy: Lyrically Speaking earlier this month. The co-production with Rifco Theatre Company is now on tour across the UK until 5 October.

EDINBURGH 2019: BWW REVIEW: DEAD RINGERS LIVE, Pleasance EICC
by Christiana Rose - Aug 4, 2019

Jon Culshaw, Lewis MacLeod, Jan Ravens and Duncan Wisbey thrill audiences with their quick wit and wonderful impersonations of politicians and public figures. Hilarious, clever, inventive.